Jackson State ready to begin classes in Madison

300 expected to enroll in 16 courses

10:05 AM,
May 24, 2013

Evornia Kincaid, center, assistant professor in elementary and early childhood education at JSU, asks a question as she and other JSU instructors familiarize themselves with the computer system at the new Madison campus. Offering guidance is Kedra Taylor, left, a systems integration analyst at JSU.

Written by

Lucy Weber
lweber@jackson.gannett.com

Jackson State University opens for classes in Madison Wednesday, offering 16 classes for undergraduate and graduate students this summer.

What the location at 382 Galleria Parkway also offers is convenience, said James Renick, the university's provost.

"Being located out here makes it more accessible for those working and going to school," he said. "This responds to IHL Commissioner (Hank) Bounds and (JSU) President (Carolyn) Myers' leadership in providing more education for more Mississippians and making it more accessible. ...